July 2010

Community

Party like its 1929

As the Banksters continue to draw their massive paychecks, the rest of us are hunkering down for what looks increasingly like the end of economic growth

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Stealth camping

A cleaner, warmer and quieter way to camp. Here’s the how-top and the where-to

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Off-grid retreats:Three great experience Off-the-Grid

Thanks to Travelgood for this story

In California go north to this sulfur-rich spring famed for its healing properties. The Wilbur Hot Springs hotel is off the grid and totally solar-powered – there are no TVs, no mobile reception and, apart from on ‘chef weekends’, guests have to prepare their own food in the communal kitchen. Add to that the fact that clothing is optional around the baths and you can rest assured you’ll be getting away from it all. There are free yoga sessions, a sauna and outstanding stargazing while coyotes howl.
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Energy

Best Inverter Generators

We recommend the best buys in inverter generators – preferring the latest, quietest technology

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Water

Living on a canal in the Great Loop

There are only 24 canal boats in America – this trip around the system of waterways circling eastern North America plans to change all that.

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Energy

We won’t kill again, promises National Grid

National Grid shut off power to a New Hampshire woman who needed oxygen. She died and an investigation continues. The company changed its policy on disconnections after learning that it faced possible criminal charges

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US Army trials off-grid living

US Army tests off-grid living quarters, as well as preparing major bases to become energy self-sufficient and therefore secure.

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